Hoosier Bars

Yields 3 dozen.

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed brown sugar, divided
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
2 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups (12 ounce package) NESTL TOLL HOUSE
    Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, divided
3/4 cup honey roasted peanuts, divided

Combine flour and baking soda in small bowl.

Beat 1/2 cup brown sugar, granulated sugar and butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla extract. Gradually beat in flour mixture until crumbly. Stir in 1 1/2 cups morsels and 1/2 cup nuts.

Press dough onto bottom of greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

Beat egg whites in small mixer bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining brown sugar until stiff peaks form; spread over dough. Sprinkle with remaining morsels and remaining nuts. Bake in preheated 325 degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until top is set and lightly browned.

Cool in pan on wire rack for 20 minutes. Cut into bars while still warm.